Details:
- Salary: £27,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Hailsham East Sussex
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Join a Leading Manufacturing Business
Are you an organised and proactive warehouse or logistics professional looking for your next opportunity?
We're recruiting for a Logistics Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing business in Lower Dicker. This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll play a key part in ensuring materials, stock and finished goods move efficiently throughout the business while supporting production and customer deliveries.
If you have experience within stores, warehouse operations, logistics or import/export administration and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Logistics Assistant, you'll be responsible for receiving, storing, controlling and dispatching materials while maintaining accurate stock records and supporting production with timely material replenishment.
You'll also assist with import and export activities, preparing shipping documentation and coordinating deliveries with couriers and freight forwarders to ensure goods are delivered safely and on time.
Key Responsibilities
* Receive, inspect and store incoming materials.
* Pick and kit materials for production work orders.
* Prepare and dispatch customer and supplier shipments.
* Produce shipping paperwork including commercial invoices, packing lists and customs documentation.
* Liaise with couriers, freight forwarders and internal departments.
* Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP systems.
* Carry out cycle counts and stock checks.
* Monitor stock levels and report discrepancies.
* Maintain FIFO stock rotation.
* Support warehouse housekeeping and 5S initiatives.
* Load and unload deliveries safely.
* Ensure all warehouse activities are completed in line with health and safety procedures.
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience within a warehouse, stores, logistics or import/export support role.
* Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Good understanding of stock control and inventory management.
* Experience using ERP or stock control systems.
* Good IT skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Understanding of shipping documentation, customs paperwork or freight processes.
* Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
Desirable
* Forklift Truck Licence.
* Experience with import/export administration.
* Knowledge of FIFO stock management.
* Experience of continuous improvement or 5S.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful manufacturing business where you'll become an important part of a collaborative logistics team. You'll enjoy a varied role with responsibility across warehouse operations, inventory control and shipping while developing valuable experience within a modern manufacturing environment.
If you're looking for your next challenge in logistics and warehouse operations, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered